Federal Issues Archives - Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association

Gender-Affirming Care Services: Insights from Foley & Lardner

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Federal Issues
Health Equity
Healthcare Quality
Patient Care
Patient Safety
State Issues
Gender-Affirming Care
Reproductive Health
Health Policy Commission

January 14, 2026
FY27 Budget Priorities; Mass. Premium Help

Continuum of Care
Federal Issues
Healthcare Policy
Insurance Issues
Patient Care
Prescription Drugs
Provider Operations
Public Health
State Issues
Healthcare Leadership

January 12, 2026
What’s Up in 2026?

Federal Issues
Healthcare Innovation
Healthcare Oversight
Healthcare Policy
Insurance Issues
Prescription Drugs
Public Health
State Issues
Violence Prevention
Workforce
Healthcare Leadership
Healthcare Costs
Health Safety Net

December 29, 2025
Primary Care Spending; Premium Tax Credits

Continuum of Care
Federal Issues
Health Equity
Healthcare Policy
Patient Care
Provider Operations
Public Health
State Issues
Healthcare Leadership
Gender-Affirming Care
Healthcare Costs
Home Health Care

December 22, 2025
Why is the Benchmark 3.6%?

Continuum of Care
Federal Issues
Health Equity
Healthcare Policy
Insurance Issues
Provider Operations
Public Health
State Issues
Healthcare Leadership
Healthcare Costs
Health Policy Commission

December 15, 2025
Federal Flexibilities, Drug Dispute, Vax Vote

Continuum of Care
Federal Issues
Health Equity
Healthcare Policy
Provider Operations
Public Health
State Issues
Telehealth
Healthcare Leadership
Healthcare Costs
Home Health Care

December 8, 2025
Premiums, Vaccines, Immigration

Continuum of Care
Federal Issues
Health Equity
Healthcare Finance
Healthcare Policy
Provider Operations
Public Health
State Issues
Violence Prevention
Healthcare Costs

December 1, 2025
Anti-Violence, Pro-Safety-Net Legislation

Continuum of Care
Federal Issues
Healthcare Finance
Provider Operations
Public Health
State Issues
Violence Prevention
Workforce
Healthcare Costs

November 24, 2025
Is Benchmark Good, Too Weak, or Irrelevant?

Federal Issues
Healthcare Finance
Healthcare Policy
Provider Operations
State Issues
Workforce
Healthcare Leadership
Healthcare Costs
Health Policy Commission

November 17, 2025
International Staffing: A Long-Term Workforce Stabilization Solution

Federal Issues
Healthcare Oversight
Provider Operations
Public Health
Workforce
Sustainability

October 30, 2025
MEMBER MOMENTS: Berkshire Health’s Leary on Rural Healthcare Challenges

Care Innovation
Federal Issues
Insurance Issues
Healthcare Leadership

October 10, 2025
Creating a Culture of Mental Wellness: Applying for Mental Health America’s 2026 Bell Seal

Federal Issues
Healthcare Finance
Sustainability

October 7, 2025
Building Better Work Environments: Implementing the Pathway to Excellence Framework in Your Hospital

Federal Issues
Healthcare Finance
Sustainability

October 6, 2025
Premium Tax Credits, Vaccinations

COVID-19
Federal Issues
Healthcare Finance
Healthcare Policy
Patient Safety
Provider Operations
Public Health
State Issues
Healthcare Costs
Cybersecurity

October 6, 2025
Proven Solutions for Finding Healthcare Talent: MassHire Workforce Boards, Career Centers and the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund

Federal Issues
Healthcare Finance
Sustainability

October 1, 2025
Annus Horribilis. Government Shutdown?

Federal Issues
Healthcare Finance
Healthcare Policy
Insurance Issues
Patient Care
Patient Safety
Provider Operations
Public Health
State Issues
Telehealth
Healthcare Costs
Home Health Care

September 29, 2025